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Meet Natallie and Lucas

Petite PERCEBES began as a traveling pop-up, but it has since found a temporary home in the heart of Mendocino—taking up residence at the beloved Good Bones space. Founded by chefs Natallie Avitia and Lucas Dai Pra, the concept has evolved into something more rooted, while still carrying the spirit of movement and creativity that made it special from the start.

With impressive culinary pedigrees and experience in Michelin-starred kitchens, Natalie and Lucas bring a refined, thoughtful approach to everything they do. Their food is deeply seasonal, ingredient-driven, and sustainably sourced—crafted with care and inspired by the landscape around them.

Now, in this new chapter at Good Bones, Petite PERCEBES offers an intimate and ever-evolving dining experience that reflects the soul of Mendocino. Every menu is unique, shaped by what’s fresh, local, and meaningful. This isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a living expression of two chefs’ passion for food, storytelling, and connection.

Mendocino, CA

Caspar Inn

1906

Once a legendary dive and beloved music venue, the Caspar Inn has stood proudly on the Mendocino Coast since the early 1900s. With its weathered redwood bones and storied past, it’s been home to traveling musicians, late-night dancing, and generations of locals and wanderers alike. The walls have heard jazz riffs, dive bar confessions, and the unmistakable sounds of a good time. There’s a rugged charm to the place—one that holds onto its history without trying too hard, effortlessly cool in the way only truly lived-in spaces can be.

Now entering a new chapter, the space is being lovingly reimagined by Petite PERCEBES. Far from erasing its past, they’re cooking with it—letting the space breathe and speak while layering in their own artistry. Their refined, seasonal approach to food brings warmth and elegance, without ever feeling out of place. Every dish served here feels like a quiet nod to what came before—honoring the building’s legacy while creating something completely their own.

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